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Endocrine System (names of the hormones produced and their target organs…
Endocrine System
names of the hormones
produced and their target organs along with functions
Thyroid-stimulating Hormone
Target Organ
Thyroid Gland
Function
Stimulates the release of thyroid hormone and regulate metabolism
AKA TSH
Growth Hormone
Target Organ
Liver
Muscle
Bone
Cartilage
Tissue
Function
Induces target organ to produce glucocorticoids, which regulate metabolism and the stress response
AKA GH
Oxytosin
Target Organ
Uterus and breast
Function
Trigger uterine contraction during childbirth
Follicle-Stimulating Hormone
Target Organ
ovaries/testes
Functions
stimulates production of sperm and eggs
aka FSH
Antidiuretic Hormone
Target Organ
kidney
function
balance water intake and outtake
aka ADH
Luteinizing Hormone
Target Organ
Ovaries/Testes
Function
stimulates production of sec hormones and gonads
aka LH
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
AKA:ACTH
Target Organ
Adrenal Cortex
Function
Induces target organ to produce glucocorticoids, which regulate metabolism and the stress response
Prolactin
Aka PRL
Target Organ
Breast Secretory Tissue
Function
promotes milk production
Major endocrine glands/organs and their functions
Parathyroid
Function
Raises blood calcium
Hormone
PTH
Thyroid
Function
Metabolism
growth
development of human body
Hormones
TSH
adrenal
Function
Regulate Metabolism
Regulate blood pressure
regulate immune system
respond to stress
Hormones
ACTH
Pituitary
Function
Secrete hormones into bloodstream
ovaries
Function
Produce eggs for fertilization
Hormones
LH
FSH
Hypothalamus
Function
Link nervous system to endocrine system
testes
Hormones
LH
FSH
Function
Produce sperm
Secrete testosterone
Male Reproductive
Diseases associated with the endocrine
system
Osteoporosis
density and quality of bone is reduced
bones become porous and fragile
means porous bone
bone loss
Graves Disease
overactive thyroid
attacks thyroid and makes it produce more hormone than needed
autoimmune disorder
Diabetes
not enough insulin is produced
occurs when blood glucose is too high
Cushing Syndrome
excessive fat around neck and umbilical region
causes: excessive sweating, high blood pressure, excessive hunger, fatigue
too much cortisol aka stress hormone
Addison's disease
occurs when body doesn't produce enough of a certain hormone
located above kidneys
aka Adrenal insuffenciency
Major Functions of the Endocrine System
Produce and secrete hormones
regulate activity of cells and organs
regulate both physical and chemical process of the body